Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's Off to Celebrate We Go!--LAST UPDATE!!! PG 62 ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

[jenjolt]

Awwwww Jen...what an amazing update!!! Those looks on Meg's face say it all...she was one very very happy little girl!!!!

Okay I have to tell you...my favorite part of all of this is that she rode and LOVED HM!! Another HM convert WOOT!!! Makes me happy and I hope you will have many more great rides on there!!!!!

I'm looking forward to hearing all about your Animal Kingdom Day!!

 

[MegansMom]

Aw! What a great update! I had a huge smile on my face the whole time just looking at your little girl's smile! It's so exciting that your family was able to go "just the three of you" again, and that Megan got into all of the rides like she did! Woo-Hoo for her loving HM, and the ice cream pics were so cute! I just loved the whole update! And I really want to visit POR sometime now...

Thanks sweetie! It has been nice to relive this wonderful trip through the TR so far!!! Makes me remember just how many wonderful little moments we shared!

This was a very much needed trip for three---hopefully, there will be many more to come in the coming years!!!

She doesn't just ride the rides, she really ENJOYS and LIVES them! So much fun to just sit back and watch!

I was so excited that she loved HM....you won't believe what is to come with that ride!!! Can't wait to share!

POFQ is VERY pretty.....it was a picture perfect introduction to that resort indeed!

Great update. I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful first day and that you loved POFQ. Can't wait to hear about AK!

Our first day was really enjoyable.....and it was only a half day too!!! WOW, we really accomplished a lot now that I think about it! WHAT FUN!!! AK is another good one!!! Can't wait to share with you!

Awwwww Jen...what an amazing update!!! Those looks on Meg's face say it all...she was one very very happy little girl!!!!

Okay I have to tell you...my favorite part of all of this is that she rode and LOVED HM!! Another HM convert WOOT!!! Makes me happy and I hope you will have many more great rides on there!!!!!

I'm looking forward to hearing all about your Animal Kingdom Day!!

Okay, so let me just say that first of all, I knew you would LOVE this update. And secondly, I can't tell you how many times I thought of you as we were walking into HM, waiting in the stretching room at HM, boarding our doom buggy at HM, going through the many wonderful rooms at HM----okay, I think you get the picture---you were thought of ALOT when we were at this ride.........and not to spoil anything, we were at this ride ALOT.........so that should just tell you how often you were thought of my dear!!! I was so excited when she enjoyed it, and I knew you would be so proud! Can't wait to share more about that with you, but I best leave that for another update!!!!!

 

[jenjolt]

Thanks sweetie! It has been nice to relive this wonderful trip through the TR so far!!! Makes me remember just how many wonderful little moments we shared!

This was a very much needed trip for three---hopefully, there will be many more to come in the coming years!!!

She doesn't just ride the rides, she really ENJOYS and LIVES them! So much fun to just sit back and watch!

I was so excited that she loved HM....you won't believe what is to come with that ride!!! Can't wait to share!

POFQ is VERY pretty.....it was a picture perfect introduction to that resort indeed!



Our first day was really enjoyable.....and it was only a half day too!!! WOW, we really accomplished a lot now that I think about it! WHAT FUN!!! AK is another good one!!! Can't wait to share with you!



Okay, so let me just say that first of all, I knew you would LOVE this update. And secondly, I can't tell you how many times I thought of you as we were walking into HM, waiting in the stretching room at HM, boarding our doom buggy at HM, going through the many wonderful rooms at HM----okay, I think you get the picture---you were thought of ALOT when we were at this ride.........and not to spoil anything, we were at this ride ALOT.........so that should just tell you how often you were thought of my dear!!! I was so excited when she enjoyed it, and I knew you would be so proud! Can't wait to share more about that with you, but I best leave that for another update!!!!!

OH Jen!!! You have totally just made my day!!! THANK YOU!!! You have no idea how much those words have meant to me today!!! I am so glad that your whole family shared such great and wonderful memories on that ride!! It is truly my favorite ride and brings me to a very special happy place and I'm so excited you all were able to share in that!!!! I can't wait to hear all about your HM Goodness!

 

[FairyGodmotherJen]

Great update! Splash and POTC are two of my must do's this time, though the kids might not want to. But we'll have enough adults to hold on to them if not this time. It looks like you had a ball!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

What a great update. Your enthusiasm is contagious through your words and pictures! I'm so glad M liked HM and can't wait to hear more about that!

 

[Lady Lallie]

You always give me Disney World Warm Fuzzies when I read your updates. I just get so excited for my upcoming trip, I just love it!

You always amaze me with how much you get done in the parks. Tom is a Fastpass Hero!

I love that you were happy with POFQ. I really can't wait to stay there.

 

[MegansMom]

OH Jen!!! You have totally just made my day!!! THANK YOU!!! You have no idea how much those words have meant to me today!!! I am so glad that your whole family shared such great and wonderful memories on that ride!! It is truly my favorite ride and brings me to a very special happy place and I'm so excited you all were able to share in that!!!! I can't wait to hear all about your HM Goodness!

I am so glad I could make your day! Just wait to you hear more about our HM experiences this trip!!! You were thought of much my dear!

Great update! Splash and POTC are two of my must do's this time, though the kids might not want to. But we'll have enough adults to hold on to them if not this time. It looks like you had a ball!

Sounds like you are going to need some Rider Swaps!!! Enjoy every minute on them both....they are true Disney classics!!! We had a great time indeed......and this was just the beginning!

What a great update. Your enthusiasm is contagious through your words and pictures! I'm so glad M liked HM and can't wait to hear more about that!

I am glad to be contagious----with DISNEY MAGIC!!!!! She really enjoyed it!!! You just can't imagine!!!

You always give me Disney World Warm Fuzzies when I read your updates. I just get so excited for my upcoming trip, I just love it!

You always amaze me with how much you get done in the parks. Tom is a Fastpass Hero!

I love that you were happy with POFQ. I really can't wait to stay there.

Awwww LL.....that is so sweet!!!! That was a good DWWF right there for ya! I am glad to help get you excited!!!

We do quite well I must admit....Tom is truly a FP genius....I wish I could reproduce him for you so you could have your own FP Master on your upcoming trip! I'd say I would send him, but it is the first of the year---since he is an accountant....not....going....to....happen!!!! SORRY!!!

That first moment in POFQ was absolutely magical.....it couldn't have been more spectacular!!!

 

[IluvXU]

Jen I loved you were happy with POFQ.... I always worry a bit upon recommending a place. I think I really loved FQ after dark.... it was just so pretty then going down the avenues!

So glad Megan liked HM..... Hannah is a huge fan too, and it is fun to see what they enjoy! Of course SPLASH is #1 here too! Loving all that you did day one!

 

[moparop]

What an awesome rest of the afternoon! Doug keeps telling us that he is afraid of HM and I keep working on him that it's not so bad. I am so hoping that we can change his mind before our next trip to Disney, whenever that may be.

I love those before and after pics! They totally made me giggle. I've read the same thing about JC at night. How was it different?

So glad you loved POFQ!!! We were in building 4 and we could actually see the FC from our room. Score!

 

[Trentmom]

What a great day you all had


So glad she enjoyed HM


You all sounded like you were having great family time

 

[Charleston Princess]

Jen, I am just tickled pink that Megan loved the Haunted Mansion! You had such a great night at the Magic Kingdom, and I always feel like I am right there with you when you write about it!

 

[MrsSpratt]

I think it is wonderful that your daughter was saying thank you - I think it is the first time I have heard this on the boards...

MORE! (please?)

 

[DisneyJen0504]

What great memories!
Thanks for sharing!

 

[MeMom]

When we got there, Tom surveyed the FP and line wait situation, and since BTMRR had no wait, he opted to get a FP for Splash, and we walked on to BTMRR!!! BOY DO WE LOVE THIS ROLLERCOASTER!!!

When we got to POFQ, we hopped off at the bus stop and went just around the corner to where our car was parked, and grabbed our luggage. Remember--we had checked in, but our room was not ready, so we were going to be heading to it for the first time. Our room was in building four which was right there, and after a quick stroll through the one courtyard that is near the parking lot and through to the next side of the building, we only had to make a right and we were just a few doors down. Our location was SUPERB!!!! We were in Room 4132! As we strolled down the walkway to our door, I realized that we looked out onto the most beautiful courtyard with this lovely little cobblestone pathway going down it. And then it happened, the most wonderful little Disney Moment that you can have as you are experiencing a new resort. We were looking out over this beautiful courtyard, and taking in all the beauty, and then to be even more perfect, a horse and carriage began coming down that lovely little cobblestone path, and the clip-clop of those horses hooves just made it all seem SO PERFECT AND WONDERFUL!!! I know I was standing there with my mouth wide open in a perfect state of awe... We then went into our beautiful room.........

We love Big Thunder Mountain, too!

On the trip we just returned from, we had 4135 at POFQ. We were on the corner with the double windows, right across the 'street' from the fountain. You are right - totally awesome location!!!

Just think, some other lucky family is calling POFQ home tonight and enjoying the clip clop of the horses coming by.

 

[MegansMom]

Jen I loved you were happy with POFQ.... I always worry a bit upon recommending a place. I think I really loved FQ after dark.... it was just so pretty then going down the avenues!

So glad Megan liked HM..... Hannah is a huge fan too, and it is fun to see what they enjoy! Of course SPLASH is #1 here too! Loving all that you did day one!

It really was very pretty and romantic at night--I so badly wanted to take a romantic stroll down those cobblestone paths with Tom at times, but maybe some day when we go back just the two of us.....although I can't imagine going there without our girl!

We were quite productive...especially considering we really didn't get there until noon!

What an awesome rest of the afternoon! Doug keeps telling us that he is afraid of HM and I keep working on him that it's not so bad. I am so hoping that we can change his mind before our next trip to Disney, whenever that may be.

I love those before and after pics! They totally made me giggle. I've read the same thing about JC at night. How was it different?

So glad you loved POFQ!!! We were in building 4 and we could actually see the FC from our room. Score!

Has he been on Scooby here at KI? Now, I know it is not EXACTLY like it, but it helped when I told her that we would ride through the ride in a car alot like that one, and that there really wasn't going to be anything that jumps out at her like Scooby too......it seemed to help! GOOD LUCK!!!

Those pics made me giggle too!!! I loved them!!!! Jungle Cruise isn't anymore funny or interestingly different, I think the night time and the special lights they use just give it a special ambiance......we enjoyed it! I would HIGHLY recommend it!

Gotta love that building 4! Tom was SO happy about our proximity to his refillable COKE station!!!

What a great day you all had


So glad she enjoyed HM


You all sounded like you were having great family time

It was a great day.....WONDERFUL family time indeed!!!! SO MUCH FUN!

Jen, I am just tickled pink that Megan loved the Haunted Mansion! You had such a great night at the Magic Kingdom, and I always feel like I am right there with you when you write about it!

She really did enjoy it...you would have been SO proud! I am glad you felt like you were right there with me.....would have been even better if you HAD BEEN!!!! Maybe someday!!!

I think it is wonderful that your daughter was saying thank you - I think it is the first time I have heard this on the boards...

MORE! (please?)

Oh, thank you!!!! Megan is and always has been a VERY appreciative little girl! I know a lot of it goes back to the efforts we constantly make to make her realize how blessed and wonderful her life is. It is second nature to her to pull out her thank you card box as soon as she gets a gift, or special treat from someone, and we often stress to her how special it is that she gets to experience the things she has experienced so far in her life so that she can grow up appreciative and grateful and not self-centered and spoiled. We have also included her in the charity work we do throughout the year so that she knows how important it is to give back too! Even though she just now turned six, I feel like it has already been deeply embedded in her mind the importance of gratitude---even when it goes to your Mom and Dad!!! Like Tom always says, he doesn't want her to grow up and just see us as ATMs!!! Thanks for noticing! More is coming soon!

What great memories!
Thanks for sharing!

Such good ones, and they are only the TIP of the iceberg.....so much more to come!

We love Big Thunder Mountain, too!

On the trip we just returned from, we had 4135 at POFQ. We were on the corner with the double windows, right across the 'street' from the fountain. You are right - totally awesome location!!!

Just think, some other lucky family is calling POFQ home tonight and enjoying the clip clop of the horses coming by.

Such a great coaster!!! Never get tired of that one!

WOW MeMom.....we would have been NEIGHBORS!!!!!! I know the exact room you are talking about---I passed it every night to get to ours!

Lucky dogs indeed!!! Clip, clop, clip, clop.......


WELL, I hope everyone had a great Halloween!!! Ours was wonderful as usual---Megs looked like a perfect Snow White (will post pics later), and Tom enjoyed another year of terrorizing the neighborhood kids as his beloved Michael Meyers. Don't worry though, for those of you who don't know, this is his usual "gig," and the kids LOVE it! They come from two neighborhoods down just to see him and get the wits scared out of them!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!

Today is going to be spent taking down the Halloween stuff and transitioning to Turkeys!!!! YEAH!!!

Megan is so excited about the holidays approaching, but of course, can't WAIT until the Christmas decor is up! (Scary enough, we have a radio station here in Cincy that went to all Christmas music LAST Monday!!!! AAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! I love Christmas, but I want the holidays all in their own due time! Christmas BEFORE Halloween?!?!?!??! I just can't handle that!!!!

I'm off to go pick up Megs, but will be back for more later!!! Enjoy!

 

[praisehisname]

Hi! I'm joining in a little late, but absolutely loving your report so far!

Denise

 

[Charleston Princess]

I hope we get pictures of Snow White and Michael Myers!

 

[MegansMom]

Hi! I'm joining in a little late, but absolutely loving your report so far!

Denise

Thanks for joining in Denise! Never too late in my book! I am glad you are enjoying it......we had such a good time, so I am so glad to share it all with you!!! Love your username!

I hope we get pictures of Snow White and Michael Myers!

Well you will definitely get the pictures of Snow my dear, but I can't remember if I took some of Michael.....I am sure I have some somewhere! He is a little too good in the role.....it is VERY SCARY!!! Even most of the adults get a little unnerved by it!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Well you will definitely get the pictures of Snow my dear, but I can't remember if I took some of Michael.....I am sure I have some somewhere! He is a little too good in the role.....it is VERY SCARY!!! Even most of the adults get a little unnerved by it!!

I am such a chicken at heart, that I would be one of the terrified adults!

 

[MeMom]

I hope we get pictures of Snow White and Michael Myers!

That's just not even right, is it?!?!?

Sweet little Snow White and then...